Chalet La Moraine
Features
La Moraine is one of the oldest chalets in Val d’Isère, with the traditional extended wall and pillar, which support the whole tree trunks, which support the slabs of granite, which support the twenty feet of snow, which support one of the longest seasons in the Alps.
The chalet has, of course, been entirely rebuilt inside. It has a charming sitting-dining room under the rafters, with a wide balcony facing Solaise. This room always seems to generate a very friendly atmosphere, perhaps because of the good food that comes from its state-of-the-art kitchen, perhaps because it isn’t huge and doesn’t have a TV, forcing people to re-invent the ancient art of conversation. Maybe it’s just the unlimited wine.
La Moraine has six pleasant bedrooms: two twins which have views towards Solaise, a double room with its own en-suite washbasin, and three single bedrooms, a rarity in Val d'Isère. Two of these single rooms actually have a large double bed, while the third has a single bed plus a second bed up a ladder. When one party fills the whole chalet, the guests in any or all of the three single rooms can each bring an extra person at half price. Please note that flight seats may be limited on certain dates, especially at peak season.
There are two baths, one shower and three wcs.
La Moraine is in the little hamlet of Le Joseray, adjoining our chalet Chez Savoy and next door to Les Gnellets. The lifts, the pistes and the main bus stops are all at most three minutes’ walk away, and you can ski back to within about 100m.
Chalet Layout
Bedroom 1: Twin (12’ x 11’) on the first floor with balcony.
Bedroom 2: Twin (11’6” x 9’9”) by Bedroom 1 with balcony.
Bedroom 3: Double (11’ x 10’4”) with unusually large bed, and basin, on the second floor towards the rear of the chalet.
Bedroom 4: Single (9'6" x 8'6") on the second floor, with an extra bed on a
mezzanine (8'10" x 8'6").
Bedroom 5: Double (9’5” x 8’6”). Sweet little room on the first floor.
Bedroom 6: Single (approx 9'6" x 10') on first floor containing a double bed which
can be used for two people when one party books the whole chalet.
Bathrooms: Two bathrooms, one on each floor plus two separate wcs. Additional shower with wc on the second floor.
Sitting-Dining Room: (18’6” x 11’6”) On second floor with comfy new sofas at one end, kitchen at the other (not in measurements) and dining table in the middle. Wide balcony.Extra Bed: The third bed in Bedroom 4 at half price if one party fills all ten main beds.
Val d'Isère Resort Info
Val d'isère skiing
Val d'isère is justifiably ranked up there with the best resorts in the world. Lift linked with Tignes with which Val d'isère makes up L'Espace Killy, there are 300km of varied pistes to please everyone from beginners to pros. Expert skiers and snowboarders are particularly spoilt for choice in Val d'isère with the 1992 Olympic course, the 'Face', plenty of off-piste (remember to take a guide) and a world class snow park.
Val d'isère ski resort
Val d'isère has not only world class skiing but also boasts some world class après ski. The Folie Douce at the top of la Daille gondola is probably the most famous of Val d'isère's après haunts but is far from the only one. Restaurants on and off the mountain are pricey but good, which added to a good range of accommodation and lot's to do for the non-skiers makes it easy to see Val d'isère's attraction .
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